Shawnee County property record for 938 NE Forest Ave, Topeka, KS 66616
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,224 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,350 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $82,100 (Dec 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,560 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 108-28-0-10-22-004.00 |
| Primary APN | 108-28-0-10-22-004.00 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,224 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,372 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 968 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,350 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Covered Slab |
| Porch Area | 152 sqft |
| Deck Area | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 938 NE FOREST AVE |
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| City | TOPEKA |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 66616-1414 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | JENKIN W MORRIS , LOT 314 + , FOREST AVE LOTS 314-316 JENKIN W M ORRIS ADD SECTION 28 TOWNSHIP 11 RANGE 16 |
| Legal Range | 16E |
| Legal Township | 11S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | JENKIN W MORRIS |
| Legal Tract | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 314 |
| Jurisdiction | SHAWNEE KS |
| Township / Civil Division | TOPEKA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3041 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
Source: Shawnee County records, as of December 3, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 6, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 6, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200728431 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4553 / 228 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000780964 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHAWNEE KS |
| Recording Date | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Property Address | 938 NE FOREST AVE, TOPEKA, KS 66616-1414 |
| Document Number | 2025R18465 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025R18465 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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Source: Shawnee County assessment roll, as of July 2, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kansas |
| County | Shawnee County |
| Municipality | Topeka City |
| Unified School District | Topeka Public Schools Unified School District 501 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,560.00 (+5.05%) | $11,466 (+52.15%) | $99,700 (+52.14%) Land $4,700 Building $95,000 |
| 2024 | $1,485.00 (+44.03%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,031.00 (+5.53%) | $7,536 | $65,530 |
| 2022 | $977.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 11, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.4% of Kansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF TOPEKA serves 125,963 people · EPA ID KS2017701 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 436 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber, Verizon.
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